Db_view

The db_view utility provides you with a graphical interface to view all of the fields within a running database and to change the values in these fields. There are some fields you cannot change with Db_view. These include the channel name, channel type, and the array size.

To start db_view

Enter the following at the system prompt:

db_view [qualifiers] [parameters]

Parameter

The parameter may be a comma-separated list of databases. If no parameter is specified and the VDB_DB_LIST environment variable is defined, db_view will automatically list the VDB_DB_LIST databases.

Qualifiers

You can use the following qualifiers, preceded by a "/" or "-" character, with the db_view command:

channel

channel=<channelname>

If you use the channel qualifier, Db_view opens with the specified channel in its window.

mem

Use the mem qualifier to display the Db_view Memory window, as shown in Memory Tab. This window enables you to review the dynamic (Dmem) and event (Emem) memory data.

watch=<channelname>

Use the watch=<chanelname> qualifier to display a list of all changes made to selected channels. You can have multiple windows open at the same time.